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August 7, 2012

Selling our Kentucky Home…step inside our listing!

As you know I shared recently that our family will be relocating to the fabulous southern city of Atlanta! We are sad to be leaving behind our “Old (old being relative here) Kentucky Home” but excited about the new adventures ahead…and heck it’s a whole new house to decorate, who doesn’t love that?!
But first…we gotta get this baby…SOLD! And that’s not an easy thing in today’s housing market.  You have to get creative and come up with ways to bring those buyers to your door. I decided the pain ole’ MLS listing just wasn’t enough, so I created my own website for the house. I am a blogger after all, and that’s what we do best! Besides, you can’t just limit us to a few words in an MLS description when it comes to our homes, right? We need to share every little detail. 😉 

Would you like to take a peek at my home? Do you know someone who might be interested in buying a house on almost 2 acres in the rolling hills of Kentucky? I invite you to take a tour of our home. The one with the remodeled downstairs where I completed DIY projects like my 

Dining Room Makeover


My complete Kitchen Remodel 
featured in Romantic Homes Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens

my recent Powder Room Reveal

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and my Staircase Makeover that I have yet to share.

and then there’s the “I didn’t get a chance to remodel every room before we have to move” Upstairs. I call it my split personality home. 😉

So..head through the front door 

http://www.yourkentuckyhouse.blogspot.com/

you can see each area of my home by clicking on the tabs across the top, and then come back and let me know what you think! Be kind. 😉 

PS…Don’t forget we have a great giveaway from Drop Cloth Designs still going on until Wednesday! You can win this fabulous Union Jack Drop Cloth Pillow!
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  1. Sarah @ Modern Country Style says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I really love the photos in the frame in your hall way – I’m guessing it spells something out but I can’t quite see what it is (despite craning my neck to snoop!!).

    Sarahx

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Heather your home is beautiful, I’m sure it will sell fast!

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  3. Maury @ Life on Mars says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    What a great idea! I love that you took it into your own hands.

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  4. mwimp says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    its gorg!! you shouldn’t have any problem with it selling i dont think!

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  5. Laura from Top This Top That says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    oh…. I can hardly wait till we are neighbors in Hotlanta!! 🙂

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  6. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Heather, your home is gorgeous – it will sell quickly I’m sure!! The property is so pretty and the interior is so stylish and yet not too specific. Best wishes – hope it goes fast so you can focus on your move!

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  7. Debbie says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I’m so excited for you about the move. Admit it, you just did it to be closer to me, right? Yeahhhh. I really do love your home, Heather. You had me at the winding driveway and beautiful outside, and it just got better from there. I can’t imagine this home not selling like a hot potato!

    I am behind in reading so I need to go back and see the actual announcement. I knew that it was a strong possibility, and I’m selfishly glad that you’re coming.

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  8. Ruby Jean says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Oh my the things that happen when your absent!!! 🙂 Your selling your house and it looks as though your blog has gone through a makeover… Which looks lovely by the way. Is your move do to work..?? Now I can’t remember but will this put you closer or further away from Vanessa?? I know so many questions 🙂 Thank you so much for your prayers and concern it is so wonderful to be back. I actually just posted about it today.

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    August 6, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Oh, good. You are coming here! I hope you sell quickly.

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  10. Sandy says

    August 6, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Such a beautiful home.. and, such a good
    idea to post a blog on it!
    Good luck with the sale.
    Sandy

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  11. Debby says

    August 6, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    I love your beautiful home. Hope it sells quickly.

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  12. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    August 6, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Heather,
    Your home is beatiful and I’m sure it will sell fast. My hubs is in the business and he is selling like crazy…if you have it priced right…it will sell. I’m sure you will love Atlanta.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  13. Debra @ Common Ground says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    wow, how exciting!! Your home is wonderful, but like you said, a whole new house to decorate. Such a great idea for the blog! I’ll be keeping you in my prayers as you start this new chapter of life! xoxo

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  14. Judy says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Heather – your home will sell quickly I’m sure. Your website for the sale is pretty awesome as well. Any buyer looking will be thrilled to tour your home, especially with all of the upgrades you’ve made. I’m excited for you to move to Atlanta. I think you’re going to love it.

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  15. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Good luck, Heather! I’d definitely make sure the Romantic Homes feature is mentioned somewhere along the line {maybe the realtor}. Your home is just so gorgeous, but I know your next one will be just as great.

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  16. Leslie says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    You smart girl!
    I also made a blogspot for our home next Spring when it’s listed! It isn’t live yet, but the web address is our home’s address.
    I know your home will sell quickly! It is beautiful!
    When you move, you’ll only be an hour and a half from me!
    My sister lived in Atlanta–Marietta, to be exact.
    It’s a great city!
    Blessings on the sale!
    HUGS,Leslie

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  17. Jana@Transformations From the Heart says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Absolutely a beautiful home. I’m sure it will sell quickly. Great photos throughout. The only thing that I would add would be the total square footage of the home, I looked for it~maybe I missed it somewhere though. Or maybe it’s not a big deal in Kentucky but where I’m at that’s about the 2nd question when looking for a new home.
    I went to the MLS listing and seen it broken down ft. by ft. Just thought I would mention that. Again, you have a beautiful home!

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  18. Dixie Delights says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    I missed your announcement and literally almost squealed when I read you’re coming to Atlanta. Really hoping to meet you in real life!!! Please email me if you have any questions or need help with the move 🙂 Amanda

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  19. Jessica Kielman says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    I shared, but that’s it…I am in denial. I thought maybe you could be converted into a UK fan after all…not so much. No more dreams of trips to Cincinnati’s IKEA? Kidding…so glad to see you moving forward! I’ll pass it on along to anyone I can!

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  20. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    Heather, I hope your home sells quickly so you can make your move to Atlanta. We lived there for twenty years and I know you will love it there.

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  21. Debbiedoo's says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Oh I have a feeling you are going to sell fast there girl! Best wishes. How exciting.

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  22. It's All Connected says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    I can’t believe you can get that much beautiful house for that price! Who wouldn’t want it! ~ Maureen

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  23. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Gorgeous home Heather! Good luck with the sale and move!

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  24. Michelle Paige says

    August 7, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Such a beautiful home–love your home site! Prayers to you for a wonderful buyer and a quick move to Atlanta.

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  25. billige a-kasser says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    IT is wonderful and nice photo shared on the site we can be search in this site and do enjoy it in this site and post also.

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  26. Becca says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    I know you’re excited about relocating! And, I know your gorgeous home will sell fast! I didn’t realize you had all of that land … beautiful! Fingers crossed for you!

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  27. Savvy Seasons says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Your home is beautiful, trust me, it will sell fast! Keep us posted, I’m so excited for you! Praying for a smooth and speedy transition. XOXO ~Liz

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  28. Deborah says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    It’s absolutely gorgeous Heather!
    You ahave done a fabulous job decorating here…I’m sure it’ll sell quickly.
    Congrats on your new upcoming move…a new adventure to look forward to!
    Thanks for the viewing..it was fun!

    Deborah 🙂

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  29. Holly says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Good luck with your move. We just relocated from CT to VA. What a chore! The housing market is stiff…we rented our house out to some friends for a while. I loved Atlanta when we lived there in 2000. The homes are darling and affordable! The best of luck to you – your home is gorgeous!

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  30. pink*cherub*moon says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Gorgeous! Sign me up, I’m ready to move! Smart thinking to put up your own web site for your home. I have found that you can’t completely rely on the realtor to do it all and that taking initiative can sell your home faster and for more money! I’ve staged homes, made my own fliers with color photos and held my own open houses before! Good Luck with the sale and the exciting move! Hugs, Leena

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  31. NanaDiana says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    You did a wonderful job with your advertising promo for the house. And now you need to think of it as a HOUSE rather than a home, you know? How very exciting for you. It looks like my daughter/family might be relocating to the Atlanta area, too. Blessings to you- xo Diana

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  32. Sophia's says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    You have such a beautiful home! I just love it…you shouldn’t have any trouble selling it either!

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  33. CAS says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Oh my goodness, Heather, your home is beautiful! It would easily sell for twice that here, so I can’t imagine that it will take very long to sell it — keeping my fingers (& toes) crossed for you.

    CAS

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  34. Anne Lorys - Fiona and Twig says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    What a BRILLIANT way to get that baby sold! Goor for you, and many happy years in your new home!

    XO,
    Anne

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  35. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    I think a new move is exciting but I’m sure you will miss your home. How proud you must be of all the work you put into it and now somebody new will be able to enjoy it. I love living in Oregon, but I wish I could have homes all around the country so I could enjoy what each region has to offer. If I could – I’d buy yours in a heartbeat 🙂 Good luck!!

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  36. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Your home is beautiful and not to mention “famous”..I know you will sell it quickly!…Must be hard to leave that beautiful home with so many memories….your property is just gorgeous…but I know you look forward to a new adventure and a new place to decorate!
    Good luck Heather!!!

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  37. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Love, love the staircase! And did you paint over the orange in the powder room? I’ll have to take a closer look … maybe it’s a bit too taste specific for a house for sale.

    I wish you the best of luck in a speedy sale!

    🙂

    Linda

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  38. Cathy says

    August 7, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Hi again,
    One of the things that is very important to us in Canada is knowing what comes with the house we are looking to purchase: appliances, light fixtures, window coverings, etc.. Don’t know if that is something you would want to list.
    All the very best in selling your beautiful home. You had me at the driveway and the rolling hills,
    Cathy

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  39. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    It’s just charming, Heather! And so spacious! I know you’ll have buyers breaking the door down. Best of luck! We can’t wait to have in the ATL! 😀
    xo Heidi

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  40. Dawn says

    August 8, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Your home is so beautiful, warm and inviting. I’m sure you’ll have no problem selling! Best of luck!

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  41. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    August 8, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    The good news is… you will probably meet so many great bloggers! Atlanta is a hotbed of blogging talent!
    Your home is gorgeous… inviting and updated! I’ll put you on my prayer list… some Divine intervention is a good thing!

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  42. StagerLinda says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    What a beautiful home! Good luck in for a quick sale. You are smart to market it yourself–nobody cares more than you do.

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  43. Organizing Made Fun Becky says

    August 9, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Your house would sell for about $800,000+ here where I live in the Los Angeles area…good grief! You’d be disappointed with how much houses cost here for what you get! It’s just gorgeous! You have great taste, too!

    Becky B.
    http://www.organizingmadefun.com
    Organizing Made Fun

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  44. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

    August 9, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Your home is lovely! Wishing you success in selling. I just about fainted when I saw the list price. In our area of Ontario, Canada, west of the GTA that home on 1.5 acres would be more than a million dollars.

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  45. Kim @ La Belle Époque says

    August 10, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Oh, Heather, I see you are leaving our beautiful Kentucky!!! Your home is lovely and I have enjoyed looking at the photos on your website. I wish you luck in selling and in your move to Atlanta. My step-daughter, her husband, and baby live in Atlanta (they just bought a house) and we go there several times a year to visit and on business as we have an office there. “Hot-lanta” is a fun place to be!

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  46. City Farmhouse says

    August 10, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Hi Heather, your home is beautiful! What an excited move, best of luck! Jen

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  47. Julie says

    August 10, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    It is so pretty Heather…my girls would love playing on that drive way! I would like playing in the kitchen! 🙂 I will share this today on my FB page…good luck with the sale…I don’t think it will take long!! 🙂 My best friend lives in Atlanta and I visit her often. I love the weather there. She gets snow a couple times a year. Not much, but enough for a little fun!

    ~ Julie

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